Month: December 2017

Five years ago, members of a risk management discussion group I belong to on Yahoo Groups raised the question of whether or not illegal immigrants (i.e. undocumented immigrants) were entitled to workers' compensation benefits. The answer most of the respondents gave was yes,

By Gabrielle White, RN, CASC, Executive Director, Ambulatory Services & Network Development, Hoag Orthopedic Institute Orthopedics is one of the most promising specialty areas for medical travel. In fact, a growing number of employers are sending employees to Centers of Excellence

The rise of first-rate hospitals abroad may provide a vital lifeline for Americans. Written by Jim Epstein of Reason.com. Reprinted with permission. Outside of the United States, going to another country for medical care can lead to survival and recovery for

Traveling4Health and Retirement announces sponsorship of World Renowned Stem Cell Surgeon lauded for research and treatment of Diabetes Traveling4Health and Retirement (THR) announces their choice of a stem cell surgeon sponsor in Buenos Aires, a popular South America destination location for overseas

DailyNewsEgypt.com-The treatment of cancer is constantly changing and many scientists are involved in trying to find a cure for one of the deadliest diseases we are confronted with in modern times. The small country of Latvia is at the forefront of one of

Editor's Note: Surgeons at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) took umbrage with a story that appeared in The Gazette (dailygazette.com) related to the care provided to a Kuwaiti woman in 2011. The story (found here) suggests that the patient's care received priority over the needs of